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NHL Rumors: Jets, Bruins, Oilers, Devils, Flames, More
December 30th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is news on the status of talks between the Boston Bruins and Zdeno Chara. Are the Bruins actually interested more in another defenseman? In Winnipeg, reports are that Jack Roslovic has officially asked for a trade. The Edmonton Oilers have brought in two players for PTOs and one might make the team....
Devils News & Rumors: Hischier, Bratt & More
December 30th, 2020 Training camp opens tomorrow for the New Jersey Devils, with on-ice activities beginning soon afterward. I'll have some thoughts regarding Jesper Bratt, who remains an unsigned restricted free agent and will miss the start of camp. Plus, a look at how Nico Hischier's injury affects the Devils as they begin preparing for next...
Dear Santa: New Jersey Devils’ Wish List
December 24th, 2020 As the holidays and the upcoming season come around, New Jersey Devils’ fans cannot wait to see what will come from this new year and new season. Although the 2020-21 season is sure to look different than most, there is a lot to look forward to. The team has some new faces and a new, experienced head coach looking to bring them to new...
3 Devils Poised for a Breakout in 2020-21
December 2nd, 2020 The 2020-21 NHL season, whenever it gets underway, will mark the beginning of a new era for the New Jersey Devils. They'll have a new general manager, a new head coach, and new faces on their roster. Think of it as a fresh start for a team that's been at the bottom of the league for two seasons since making the playoffs in...
4 Contenders for the Next Devils Captain
December 1st, 2020 The New Jersey Devils have been without a captain since they traded Andy Greene at the 2020 Trade Deadline. Now without one for almost a full year since they last played a game, the team has a few options for who could wear the “C” next. Nico Hischier, Kyle Palmieri, Travis Zajac and P.K. Subban all have a shot at leading this team...
Pronman Ranking Shows Devils' Future is Promising
September 14th, 2020 The New Jersey Devils didn't have a ton of on-ice success in 2019-20, but that doesn't mean the future isn't bright. After revealing his top 31 teams, the Devils came in second in Corey Pronman's organizational ranking, which includes all players who are 22 years old or younger as of Sept. 15, 2020, over at The Athletic (from '2020 NHL...
6 Devils Who'll Benefit From Lindy Ruff
July 17th, 2020 The New Jersey Devils surprised many when they announced Lindy Ruff would take over as the team's next head coach. Before then, he served as an assistant coach overseeing the New York Rangers' defense and penalty kill. He was also the Dallas Stars' head coach from 2013-17, where he got the team to the playoffs twice in four...
NHL Rumors: Devils, Oilers, Playoff Start Date, More
June 21st, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, could the New Jersey Devils bring back a veteran defenseman? Is there an update on Jesse Puljujarvi possibly returning to Edmonton? And, what is going on with the NHL, Phase 3, and is a possible date set to start the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Devils Update: Andy Greene and Nico Hischier News In a recent...
Devils' Rebuild: Grading Shero's Drafts
June 7th, 2020 The New Jersey Devils are five seasons into the rebuild and have made the playoffs only one time. When former general manager Ray Shero moved to New Jersey, the Devils were short on assets and capped on spending. Ray Shero (Charles LeClaire-US PRESSWIRE) It was clear from the start - he would need to be great at the podium in...
The Devils' Search For Their Captain
June 5th, 2020 The New Jersey Devils winning ways at one time seemed eternal. For 10 years, from 1995 to 2005, the Devils reigned over the Eastern Conference. So long as Lou Lamoriello was in charge, Devils fans and even the players had unwavering confidence in his ability to assemble a playoff-bound roster. A History of Leaders It has been four...
Devils’ Best Bet Is to Make Hischier Next Captain
February 18th, 2020 The New Jersey Devils’ Blake Coleman trade may be getting all the attention. However, the deal that sent ex-captain Andy Greene to the New York Islanders is the one that has truly ushered in a new era. Coleman Deal Outshines Greene One Granted, the haul interim general manager Tom Fitzgerald got in exchange for Coleman is pretty...
Nico Hischier Worth Every Penny to Devils
January 14th, 2020 Like snowflakes no two, number one overall picks are alike. A perfect example is New Jersey Devils center Nico Hischier who was the first overall pick at the 2017 NHL Draft. Not every number one pick is going to be like Connor McDavid or Sidney Crosby and come into the NHL and dominate from day one. That’s just reality. But that’s...
Hischer Scores Twice, Devils Rout Capitals 5-1 to End Skid
January 11th, 2020 WASHINGTON — Nico Hischier scored twice, Louis Domingue made 33 saves and the last-place New Jersey Devils routed the NHL-leading Washington Capitals 5-1 Saturday night to snap their losing streak at three. Hischier's 11th and 12th goals of the season came on the same night the 2017 top pick missed out on a last-chance All-Star...
